Westland 109S Mk VI

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics
gptkbp:climbRate 6 m/s
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:United_Kingdom
Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:emergencyServices floatation gear
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:exportedTo various countries
gptkbp:firstFlight 1971
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 600 L
gptkbp:headlights fenestron tail rotor
gptkbp:height 3.4 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109S Mk VI
gptkbp:influencedBy previous_Westland_designs
gptkbp:interiorFeatures modular interior configuration
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:landingGear skids
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maximumDepth 1,000 kg
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,200 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank limited civilian use
several military variants
gptkbp:notableFeature twin-engine design
few notable incidents reported.
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 2
gptkbp:operationalRange 600 km
gptkbp:participatesIn transport
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
optional cargo hook
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:produces limited production
gptkbp:productionYears 1971-2000
gptkbp:propulsion main rotor
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:relatedModel Agusta A109
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:safetyFeatures dual control systems
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
gptkbp:successor AgustaWestland AW109
gptkbp:supportRole pilot training
gptkbp:usedBy military
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m